Driver Training
The DVSA Updated the Earned Recognition Operator Standards. What It Means for Your Next Audit
The DVSA made several changes to its Earned Recognition operator standards during 2025. The key changes took place on three separate dates: 31 March 2025: the assessment criteria tables for HGV and PSV operator audits were updated. 27 May 2025: references to EU drivers’ hours rules were replaced with references to assimilated drivers’ hours rules.…
Read MoreIs DVSA Earned Recognition Worth It? An Honest Cost–Benefit Guide for HGV and PSV Operators
DVSA Earned Recognition is often described as the gold standard of operator compliance, but joining the scheme requires time, commitment and investment. For many HGV and PSV operators, the question isn’t whether the scheme is respected. It’s whether the benefits justify the cost. The answer depends on your business. For operators with strong compliance systems…
Read MoreThe 56-Day Rule: What Changed and What It Means for Your Records
Drivers undertaking international journeys between the UK and EU should now be able to produce full daily records for the current day and the previous 56 days. This has changed what drivers need to carry, what operators need to check and how gaps in activity should be managed. For operators, the issue is not simply…
Read MoreYour Tachograph Data Was Checked. Now What?
Your Tachograph Data Was Checked. Now What? Downloading and analysing tachograph data is only the first step. Once the data has been checked, operators need to understand what it is telling them, identify any infringements, speak to drivers where needed and keep evidence of the actions taken. A clean process shows that drivers’ hours are…
Read MoreA Day in the Life of a Transport Consultant (Training)
Saturdays are predominately reserved for Driver CPC and/or FORS training. Last Saturday saw me delivering Safe Urban Driving Training for a client in Alfreton. This training helps them towards FORS accreditation as well as contributing 7 hours towards the drivers’ 35 hours of periodic training. I arrived on site 30 minutes prior to…
Read MoreHave you been summoned to a Traffic Commissioner Public Inquiry and feeling stressed out?
“Have you been summoned to a Traffic Commissioner Public Inquiry and feeling stressed out? Don’t worry, you’re not alone! These inquiries can be extremely nerve-wracking and overwhelming, but Total Compliance Transport Consultants can help ease the burden, and assist with your transport compliance. So what can you expect at a Traffic Commissioner Public Inquiry? Well,…
Read MoreWho needs DGA/ADR training?
ADR stands for ‘Accord européen relatif au transport international des marchandises Dangereuses par Route’ and is a European agreement that regulates the transport of dangerous goods by road. In the UK, ADR training is mandatory for certain types of workers who are involved in the transportation of dangerous goods by road. The following types of…
Read MoreWhat to Expect When Becoming a DGSA?
Becoming a qualified Dangerous Goods Safety Advisor (DGSA) is a great career choice for those interested in taking responsibility for the safe handling and transport of hazardous substances. The job involves evaluating the risks associated with storing, packaging, transporting, and using various dangerous materials, as well as providing safety advice and guidance to employees. How…
Read MoreWhat Should I Consider When Hiring a DGSA?
As of 31 December 2022, any company that handles dangerous goods must appoint a DGSA, including anyone who consigns, transports, picks, packs, organises, fills, loads or unloads dangerous goods on a regular basis, by road, rail or inland waterway. If your business is included in the above list, you’ll need to start looking for a…
Read MoreWhat Are Dangerous Goods Classes and Packing Groups?
The transportation of hazardous substances is a complex and potentially dangerous process, and understanding the proper methods for packing and shipping these materials can be the difference between life and death. Have you ever wondered what dangerous goods classes and packing groups are? In this article, we’ll discuss the importance of following the regulations set…
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